Stocking the SX/4 spare bin

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Subject:        	mail Digest for 10 Mar 2005 in hour 13:00
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From: Jesse <j2sax@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Front Sub rails replacement possible?
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Blahst!  I picked up the SX4 Sport that I envisioned
being the final chapter in finding the ultimate SX4
for my son.  When I first looked at it, I was amazed
that, being a Wisconson car there was absolutely no
rust on the floors, rear quarters or subframe rails
where they go up the floor board.  Due to overgrowth,
I did not bother checking the front subframe rails
further up.  So yesterday I went to bolt on the frame
plates for my tow bar and was shocked to find that the
subframe rails are completely eaten up on the outside.


I was hoping to just plop a tranny in it and get it on
the road, however, now it may be just a parts car.  It
has decent black interior, f and r swaybars, good
glass, and absolutely solid body.... weird that there
is so much rust on the front rails and the quarters
are so nice.  

So, has anyone ever replaced front subframe rails?  I
have a couple of parts vehicles that could donate.  

Thanks, 

Jesse

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Yes - John Elle did this with a car of his Girlfriends due
to sentimental value - .

But that car had more rot than much else.

Have a certified frame shop give you a quote 
for installing a front subframe you'll supply -
getting one isn't that difficult yet.

You can save cash by having the front
of the car stripped before you deliver it.

Make sure the shop has a Laser Jig to
get the rails in straight.

Elsewise.......... shop for another SX/4
- and having a Sport SX for a parts car
isn 't 'half bad' ..........;)

             Brien.
         NEW YORK
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